The Season of Easter

 "Our Mission is to bear witness to God's love and invite, encourage, and prepare God's people to share that grace with others." 

Important Reminder: We no longer order Giving Envelopes with numbers. Please remember to write your number on your giving envelope so that we may properly credit your gift. There is a sheet in the narthex with assigned numbers or we can provide you the info if you have forgotten. Thank You!

Pentecost Sunday Picnic Sunday May 28th and Fr. Paul's last Sunday before Sabbatical starts!!

We will be celebrating the birthday of the Church on Sunday May 28th in grand style with hamburgers and hotdogs and all the fixins. We will also have a cornhole championship competition with prizes. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex for side dishes and desserts or contact Debbie Hreha for more info. This will also be Fr. Paul's last Sunday with us as he starts his sabbatical on May 29th and will be back with us on Sun. Sept. 10th

Father Paul Sabbatical Starts May 29th

Fr. Paul will be away during the months of June, July, and August on a well-deserved sabbatical for rest and refreshment. He will return with us on Sunday September 10th. The Rev. Frank Baltz and the Rev. Roger Allen will be filling in on the Sundays he is away. If you have any questions or needs during this time, Robin Keith, Sr. Warden or Foster Peterson, Vestry person of worship, will be available or contact the Church office with any questions.

The ECW is planning a visit to the Smith Gilbert Gardens on Saturday, May 20.  Ladies can meet at ECA at 9:30 am to caravan over to the gardens (located in Kennesaw).  Many thanks to Janet Livingston for gathering info for this outing! Join us from 10-12 at the Gardens for their "Art Blooms" program (Cost for the gardens is $10 for regular admission or $8 for those over age 65)

Reach Ministry Meeting This Sunday after Services All are welcome to come see what inreach and outreach are all about! This ministry will meet Sunday 5/21 after the 10:30am service in the activities building. Reach typically meets on the second Sunday of each month. All are welcome!

Southern Comforters to Meet This Sunday May 21st at 1pm in the Swift Building All are welcome to fellowship with those who knit and crochet to make blankets for children in difficult circumstances, and prayer shawls for our parishioners and friends. This ministry meets on the third Sunday of each month after services.

50 Days of Easter Plan: 'The Way of Love' Meeting This Sunday ECA has started 'The Way of Love' meeting during the normal Sunday School time for the 50 days of Easter (we are suspending the Bible Challenge while we do this and will resume that after Pentecost). Contact Bliss Peterson to learn more! 

No Adult Christian Formation this Week

The ECA Adult CF will not meet this Sunday. We will resume next week. All adults are welcome to come join the discussion Sunday's at 9:40am.

Reach Serving Dinner to Un-Housed at Shady Grove This Wednesday 5/24 at 4:30pm All are invited to join the ECA Reach ministry in preparing and delivering a meal to the homeless population every 4th Wednesday of the month at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Travel Sized toiletries are also being collected for this outreach.

ECW Food for Thought Dinner This Thursday, 5/25 at 6pm All Ladies are invited to join the ECW ministry on Thursday evening for dinner at 6pm at Amigos Nueves on Sixes Road in Canton. Invite a Friend! 

It’s Almost Yard Sale Time! The Annual ECA Yard Sale is Saturday, June 3rd It’s nearly time for our Annual Yard Sale! Volunteers are needed to work the sale.  Donation drop off day is Saturday, 5/20 from 9-11am, and Sunday, 5/21 & 5/28 after Services. Please contact Molly Norman with any questions or to volunteer.

Open Hearts Camp 6/19-23 and 6/26-30 from

9am -3pm. You can Help!

We currently have 40 kids who plan to attend, so we need help to ensure we have the best camp ever for them!

Ways to participate:

• You can help with the planning of the camp.
• You can volunteer during the camp hours (any amount of time and talent is appreciated).
• You can provide snacks and supplies (which we can purchase with donations of money or gift cards or we can provide a list of needs).

If you would like to participate in any way or have questions, please contact Lainey Gaines at AceOpenHearts@gmail.com or call 678-431-0894.

Reach Collecting Food items for Local Food Pantries, Thank you for your Continued Support   ECA supports local charities Never Alone and Papa’s Pantry in their food ministries.  This month we are also seeking feminie products for the unhoused at Shady Grove. Please bring donations Sundays before worship. Now collecting nonperishable food, travel size toiletries and feminie products. Thank you for supporting these local charities! 

Spotlight on Ministry: Connecting Ministry!

Do you like to greet people and make them feel welcomed? Do you have the gift of Hospitality? Join the Connecting Ministry! Contact Horace Higgins to learn more.

Each Month we make our Monthly Financials Available

(YTD) Through Apr. 2023      Actual                 Budget                   +/-                   

Revenues                            ($91,861)               $95,677             ($3,816)

Expenses                            ($84,298)              $108,150             $23,852

Net Year to                           ($7,563)              ($12,473)             $20,036

Fr. Paul is available during the week, Monday - Thursday, for guidance, prayer, and support.

Fr. Paul is out of the office on Fridays. Please call 770-490-7234 or email rector@ecamarietta.org with any concerns, needs, or questions.

The Episcopal Church of the Annunciation

1673 Jamerson Road

Marietta, GA 30066

770-928-7916

www.ecamarietta.org

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